One of the major selling points for our house was the double level deck. I knew I wanted to make one of the levels more of a lounge area and the other a dining space. Today, I’ll be sharing the work we did on the lounge area—the “lower deck” as we like to call it. As you can see, we started with a blank slate.

The sectional really makes the space. The lower deck isn’t huge, so I knew the furniture had to have a smaller profile. This Mercury Row sectional fit the bill—both in size and in price. I really wanted a white cushion, but I knew that between the weather and the wine, we’d never be able to keep it white. I’m glad we went with the navy, though—it has really held up and, because I use a lot of blue in the house, it makes the outside feel like an additional room.

I’ve been obsessed with banana leaf print lately, and I loved that these outdoor pillows had some navy in them to tie into the sectional. I wanted to make sure the sectional looked like a piece of indoor furniture, so I did some pattern mixing to make the space feel more collected. The rug was a Groupon Goods find.

One of my other favorite details is the stump end table. I made it from a log I found on the side of the road, stripped the bark, and sealed it. I also love my pot head on top—pun intended.

The lights were easy to hang. I cut a few pieces of plumbing pipe and secured them to the deck with a bracket. I put a small hook into the siding to attach them to the house. They add a perfect bit of whimsy to the space.

It’s not completely done, but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying it. While I don’t mind the pipe, when the weather cools off, I want to build a privacy screen that I’ll attach the lights to. I’d also like a add something decorative to the brick, but I can’t quite figure out what yet.

We love the space. It’s been a great place to hang out with friends and feels like we have a whole other room to entertain. Some of my favorite memories this summer have been having a drink under the lights, technology free, watching the fireflies. When did I get so old?

Meet KAcie

Hi, I’m Kacie. My husband and I bought our first home in June 2015 and we’ve been slowly tweaking, overhauling and changing our house ever since. I’ve had a passion for interiors, decorating and being creative since I was a kid. From painting my bedroom bright orange to a funky black and red striped bathroom, my parents let my imagination run wild. And while my tastes may have changed, the love hasn’t. You can find me mixing high end items with thrift store finds to create a collected feel, and I’m not afraid to let my freak flag fly when it comes to decorating. I hope you’ll stay a while and say hello!